electricity
BrE /ɪˈlektrɪsəti/ AmE /ɪˈlɛktrɪsəti/
noun en → es
the form of energy that is carried by wires and used to power machines, lights, etc.
electricidad
- use electricity
Collocations supply of electricity · cut off the electricity
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We have no electricity in our house.
No tenemos electricidad en nuestra casa.
the flow of electrical charge through a conductor, such as a wire or cable.
corriente eléctrica
- flow of electricity
Collocations electric current · electrical circuit
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The flow of electricity through the wire was interrupted.
La corriente eléctrica a través del cable fue interrumpida.
the property of matter that causes it to produce and be affected by an electric field.
carga eléctrica
- positive/negative electricity
Collocations electric charge · electrical force
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The object has a positive electrical charge.
El objeto tiene una carga eléctrica positiva.
the ability to do work using electricity, often measured in watts or kilowatts.
potencia eléctrica
- generate electricity
Collocations electric power plant · electrical energy
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The new power station generates a lot of electricity.
La nueva central eléctrica genera mucha electricidad.
the provision or availability of electrical power to a building or area.
suministro de electricidad, energía eléctrica
- supply of electricity
Collocations electricity supply · power outage
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The building has a reliable electricity supply.
El edificio tiene un suministro de electricidad confiable.
the amount of money that someone has to pay for the electricity they have used.
factura de electricidad, recibo de luz
- electricity bill
Collocations pay an electricity bill · electricity charges
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I have to pay my electricity bill this week.
Tengo que pagar mi factura de electricidad esta semana.
the amount of electrical energy used by a person, organization, or device.
consumo de electricidad
- electricity consumption
Collocations reduce electricity consumption · energy efficiency
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The company aims to reduce its electricity consumption.
La empresa tiene como objetivo reducir su consumo de electricidad.
the process of producing electrical power from various sources such as coal, wind, or solar energy.
generación de electricidad
- electricity generation
Collocations renewable electricity generation · sustainable power sources
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The country is investing in renewable electricity generation.
El país está invirtiendo en la generación de electricidad renovable.